The Central Information Commission has directed the external affairs ministry to disclose records related to the expenses incurred on chartering Air India aircraft for abroad visits of the prime minister from 2013 to 2017. He said he wanted the general public to be informed at what stage or with which public authority these bills and invoices are pending for payment. “Air India is a cash-strapped airline that does not make money. He said even if payment was made against these bills, it would have been done after compiling of bills/invoices. In view of this, the Commission is of the opinion that the respondent (MEA) should provide to the appellant (Batra) travel bills relating to ‘Air India’ from FYs.

Source: Hindustan Times February 27, 2018 06:00 UTC